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Published on November 10th, 2022 | by Adrian Gunning

Redesigned, reimagined – new motorola razr 2022 launches today

Mobile communications leader Motorola has today launched the new motorola razr 2022 in Australia. The iconic, much-loved razr has been boldly reimagined for 2022, with a new Flex View hinge, 50MP camera system, industry-leading Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance and cinema quality Dolby Atmos® sound. The latest device will be available from 10 November via Motorola and selected retail partners.

Kurt Bonnici, Head of Motorola for Australia and New Zealand said, “Motorola’s strategy has always been to lead with innovation and as the pioneer of foldable phones we have continued to push the boundaries of what’s possible with this form factor. Consumers in the premium segment are looking for flagship features within a beautifully designed handset. Not only that, but they want portability without sacrificing display or the features that matter most – the motorola razr 2022 answers all this and more.

“The motorola razr 2022 sets a new standard for the era of foldable phones. This device builds on the core features from earlier generations and introduces the most advanced camera seen in a flip phone1 a more powerful battery and two impressive displays with a redesigned hinge allowing the phone to stand on its own.” 

Iconic design, modernised for peak productivity and entertainment

The new motorola razr 2022 features a minimalist design that is compact and pocketable with a gorgeous matte finish. This modern new look features two views, both providing one powerful experience. A 2.7″ interactive Quick View display keeps you connected with just a glance, easily view notifications, read and send messages, take pictures, make payments and more, all without opening the phone.

Unfold the motorola razr 2022 to unveil an incredible 6.7″ FHD+ pOLED display with refresh rates up to 144 Hz, making it the ultimate device for entertainment. Experience over a billion shades of colour with pOLED technology. Enjoy movies and tv shows like never before with this breathtaking display featuring HDR10+ certification and 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut to deliver cinematic accuracy.

Flip open the iconic motorola razr 2022 and make the most of two displays. The innovative friction hinge holds the device open in Flex View, so it can stand on its own at multiple angles allowing you to work and play, hands free. Go even further with the split screen function to open multiple apps and multitask and collaborate with ease. Imagine watching a video and messaging a friend without skipping a beat. Set it up like a tripod to capture beautiful selfies, group photos or make video calls, all hands free.

Flagship cameras in a flip phone

The motorola razr 2022 features the most advanced camera ever placed in a flip phone1. The 50MP main camera sensor with large 2.0μm Ultra Pixels provides 4x better low light sensitivity for sharper, more vibrant photos. The Instant All-Pixel Focus shoots with 32x more focusing pixels for faster, more precise performance in any light. The main sensor also comes with OIS to eliminate unwanted shakes, for crystal clear photos and videos.

When details are important a 13MP ultrawide plus macro vision sensor helps photographers fit 4x more in the frame and the Macro Vision sensor brings you 3.5x closer than a standard lens to capture the tiny details.

Whether creating memories or content to share, aspiring videographers can record cinematic quality videos on the motorola razr 2022 with 8K video recording, capturing over 33 million pixels of resolution, the highest possible on a smartphone today. Capture and share videos in over a billion shades of colour that meet strict HDR10+ standards for colour accuracy, colour range, brightness, and contrast.

The motorola razr 2022’s large Quick View display allows users to tap into all of these cameras to capture the most amazing selfies. Then simply flip it open for a bigger screen and use the 32MP camera – the highest resolution front-facing camera in a flip phone – for selfies and video calls.

Industry-leading performance and power for the whole day

With all these incredible features the motorola razr 2022 comes equipped with the most advanced Snapdragon® mobile platform on a flip phone. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is Qualcomm’s fastest and most powerful processor ever. More than simply smooth running it also improves key experiences throughout the device fueling next-generation features while enabling AI performance boosting and lightning-fast refresh rates while also saving battery life.

The motorola razr 2022 features a long-lasting battery that’s 1.25x larger than the previous generation and 2x faster charging with 30W TurboPower™ for hours of power in just minutes of charging2 to get more out of every day.

Spatial audio in every setting

For a whole new entertainment experience, the motorola razr 2022 features Dolby Atmos®, users can immerse themselves in the spatial sound through the phone’s two large stereo speakers or headphones. Enjoy improved bass, vocals, and clarity across all content in Dolby Atmos. It also features the first triple array mic3 on a foldable phone for seamless, consistent sound and clarity, and a reduction in background noises, perfect for voice calls and recordings.

Unleash your phone on a big screen

The motorola razr 2022 comes fully equipped with Ready For capabilities – the Quick View display and new hinge design make it even easier to unleash the device’s potential without having to flip open the phone. Incredibly versatile, the motorola razr 2022 can be used as a wireless mouse or trackpad to take mobile gaming to the big screen, or simply folded into Tripod View it becomes an instant webcam.

The new motorola razr 2022 is here to help smartphone users unfold new possibilities, its bold new design is packed with flagship features while staying true to the pocketable design. It is launching on Android 12 to give users the most personal, safe and effortless experience and comes complete with consumer favourite My UX so that users can customise their phone to suit their needs and style, making it their own.

availability

The motorola razr 2022 will be on sale in Australia in Satin Black RRP of $1,599. Available in-store & online at JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys. It is available online only at Officeworks, Big W, Mobileciti and Lenovo.com.au


About the Author

agun@impulsegamer.com'

Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.



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